Welcome
Once you have an account with us, you are ready to start setting up your scheduler. The pickAtime system can create appointment schedules under three different scenarios:
Parent Teacher Appointment Scheduling - PTA
The pickAtime Parent Teacher Appointment Scheduler - PTA is a unique scheduling product whereby parents can log in and view the schedule of available appointments for only the teacher their child has a class with. This product is designed to be used for schools that have approximately 20+ teachers. A demo of this product is available at Parent Teacher Conference Scheduling - PTA. To set up this type of scheduler, start with the Parent Teacher Appointments section of the User Manual.
Parent Teacher Appointment Scheduling - Simple PTA
The pickAtime Parent Teacher Appointment Scheduler - Simple PTA version is a product designed for smaller schools. In this product, the teachers that a particular student has a class with are not predetermined, and parents will view a list of ALL teachers at the school. We recommend this product to schools with 20 or fewer teachers. A demo of this product is available at: Parent Teacher Conference Scheduling - Simple PTA. To set up this type of scheduler, start with the Simple PTA section of the User Manual.
If you would like to discuss which Parent Teacher Appointment Product is right for your school, please email the pickAtime team at support@pickatime.com
Event Scheduling
Our event scheduling system is designed for our clients who would like to allow their customers to book appointments for a one time event. An event can occur across many days or weeks. The participant will go to the website, pick the location, select the time, and book the appointment.
Some examples of single/multiple event scheduling are:
- Flu Shot Sign-ups
- Health and Wellness Screenings
- Admission Interviews
- School Tours
- Training Events
A demo of this product is available at: Event Demo. To set up this type of scheduler, start with the Event Scheduling section of the User Manual.
Roster Scheduling
Our roster scheduling system is designed for our clients who would like to allow their customers to book appointments for a one-time event rather than a specific time slot.
Some examples of roster scheduling are:
- Summer Camp Scheduling
- After School Scheduling
- Permission Slips
A demo of this product is available at: Roster Demo. To set up this type of scheduler, start with the Roster Scheduling section of the User Manual.
Welcome to PickATime!
Now that your account is set up, you're ready to build your first scheduler. PickATime offers four scheduling types — choose the one that fits your use case, or reach out and we'll help you decide.
🗓 Parent-Teacher Appointments (PTA) Best for schools with 20+ teachers
Parents log in and see only the teachers their child has a class with — no scrolling through irrelevant names. This is our full-featured conference scheduling product for larger schools.
📹 Watch the PTA Demo | 📖 PTA Setup Guide
🗓 Parent-Teacher Appointments — Simple PTA Best for schools with 20 or fewer teachers
A streamlined version where parents choose from a list of all teachers at the school. Teacher-student relationships don't need to be pre-configured, making setup fast and simple.
📹 Watch the Simple PTA Demo | 📖 Simple PTA Setup Guide
💬 Not sure which PTA product is right for your school? Email us at support@pickatime.com and we'll help.
📅 Event Scheduling Best for one-time or multi-day appointment events
Let participants choose a location, pick a time, and book their slot — all online. Works for events that span a single day or stretch across several weeks.
Common uses: Flu shot sign-ups · Health & wellness screenings · Admission interviews · School tours · Training events
📹 Watch the Event Demo | 📖 Event Scheduling Setup Guide
📋 Roster Scheduling Best for program sign-ups without a specific time slot
Participants register for a program or event rather than booking a particular time. Ideal for recurring programs and ongoing enrollments.
Common uses: Summer camp registration · After-school program sign-ups · Permission slips